CANTON, Ohio (WNCN) – The Pro Football Hall of Fame officially welcomed seven new members into its elite club during their induction ceremony on Saturday, including one of the best to ever play on the gridiron in North Carolina. Former University of North Carolina football standout and Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers became immortalized in football history as … [Read more...] about NC sports legend Julius Peppers makes history with induction to Pro Football Hall of Fame
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UNC athletics announces new collective ‘Carolina NIL’
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — On Thursday, the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Athletics Department announced a new collective consolidating groups "providing Name, Image and Likeness opportunities to student-athletes." RELATED: NCHSAA Commissioner discusses NIL for high schoolers at state meeting According to the department, the collective, called Carolina … [Read more...] about UNC athletics announces new collective ‘Carolina NIL’
1 year after on-campus active shooting, UNC releases new emergency protocols for faculty and students
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — UNC in Chapel Hill has a new training system to prepare for emergencies. The release of the plan comes almost one year after an active shooter situation left one faculty member dead. "I was on campus when this happened last year, and I am thrilled to hear the university is taking safety precautions," said UNC Resident Jason Lin. UNC has … [Read more...] about 1 year after on-campus active shooting, UNC releases new emergency protocols for faculty and students
UNC men’s basketball 2024-25 non-conference schedule includes Maui Invitational, matchups against Kansas, Alabama
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — A matchup between two of the most successful men's college basketball programs in NCAA history — and one that's sure to have Roy Williams sitting in the stands — highlights the North Carolina men's basketball team's non-conference schedule for the 2024-25 season. UNC is set for a trip to Allen Fieldhouse on Nov. 8 to face the Kansas Jayhawks. It … [Read more...] about UNC men’s basketball 2024-25 non-conference schedule includes Maui Invitational, matchups against Kansas, Alabama
UNC athletic administrator Larry Gallo to retire after half a century in college sports
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — After 50 years in college athletics, more than half of which were with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC), Larry Gallo is retiring at the end of August. Gallo, 73, came to Chapel Hill in 1997 after two and a half years as the director of athletics at Indiana State. He spent the last 27 years of his career as a senior and … [Read more...] about UNC athletic administrator Larry Gallo to retire after half a century in college sports